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Lead by Example: Equitably Addressing the Toxic Lead Issues in Your Town

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

Lead-contaminated paint, water, and soil disproportionately affect young children, causing serious medical and behavioral issues into adulthood, and low-income communities and/or communities of color are most at risk, due to systemic inequities. However, these issues can be prevented by targeting the sources of lead and remediating them.

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